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Quote by Ai Weiwei
As a person, I was born to give out my opinions. By giving out my

As a person, I was born to give out my opinions. By giving out my opinions, I realize who I am. As long as I can communicate, Im not so lonely. If I cannot travel, or do art, or have company, if they take away all my belongings, it doesnt matter at all. – Ai Weiwei

Other quotes by Ai Weiwei

The Chinese art world does not exist. In a society that restricts individual freedoms and violates human rights, anything that calls itself creative or independent is a pretence. It is impossible for a totalitarian society to create anything with passion and imagination. – Ai Weiwei

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Censorship is saying: Im the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine. But the internet is like a tree that is growing. The people will always have the last word – even if someone has a very weak, quiet voice. Such power will collapse because of a whisper. – Ai Weiwei

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power
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The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. – Ai Weiwei

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Experience
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The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot. – Werner Herzog

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I desperately want a dog, but Ive been told I travel too much, and Im not allowed to have a dog. – Victoria Pratt

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People who dont travel cannot have a global view, all they see is whats in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live. – Martin Yan

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Travel

I travel without barely any luggage. Just a second set of underwear and binoculars and a map and a toothbrush. – Werner Herzog

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